The tech world is buzzing as Apple’s upcoming M4-powered MacBook Pro has made a surprise appearance on Geekbench, revealing some exciting insights. This sneak peek comes just in time, as rumors suggest that Apple’s latest creations are set to be unveiled next month.
The new MacBook Pro is expected to be available in various configurations, potentially featuring not only the standard M4 chip but also the more powerful M4 Pro and M4 Max variants. The leaked benchmark results suggest that the new M4 chip in the MacBook offers impressive performance.
In the Geekbench 6.2 benchmarks, the 16-inch MacBook Pro powered by the base M4 scored 3,864 in single-core tests and 15,228 in multi-core tests. While these numbers are only slightly higher than the M4 chip found in the top-tier iPad Pro, they highlight the consistent performance gains Apple is delivering with each iteration. The MacBook Pro variant tested includes 10 CPU cores (4 performance and 6 efficiency cores) and peaks at a clock speed of 4.41 GHz, paired with 16 GB of RAM.
Another significant improvement comes from the 10-core GPU. It achieved a score of 38,153 in the OpenCL benchmark, indicating a 25% increase in performance compared to its predecessor, the M3. This generational leap suggests that users could expect even better performance in GPU-intensive applications, although its impact on gaming and other demanding tasks remains to be fully seen.
Apple continues to lead the pack in single-core performance, but competition is brewing. Intel’s upcoming Lunar Lake and Snapdragon’s X Elite are reportedly making strides in improving performance per watt, with Panther Lake and next-gen Snapdragon X chips on the horizon.
In conclusion, Apple’s innovation remains strong with the M4 chip’s impressive preliminary performance metrics. As anticipation builds, tech enthusiasts and potential buyers alike await Apple’s official announcement to see how these new machines will further advance the MacBook Pro lineup.
